Vince Taylor

Vince Taylor (born August 25, 1956) is an American IFBB professional bodybuilder residing in Pembroke Pines, Florida.


Vital Stats

Height: 5 ft 9 in

Off Season Weight: 250 lb

Competition Weight: 230 lb

Birth-date Aug 25, 1956

Website http://www.vincetaylor.com/

Email vince@vincetaylor.com


Competition History

2007 Arnold Classic, 10th

2007 Australian Pro, 3rd

2006 Mr. Olympia - 11th

2006 Australian Pro - 3rd

2002 Masters Olympia - 2nd

2001 Masters Olympia - 1st

2000 Masters Olympia - 1st

1999 Masters Olympia - IFBB, 1st

1999 Arnold Classic - IFBB, 6th

1998 Arnold Classic - IFBB, 3rd

1998 Arnold Classic - IFBB, Masters, 1st

1998 Masters Arnold - IFBB, Winner

1997 Arnold Classic - IFBB, 5th

1997 Grand Prix Czech Republic - IFBB, 7th

1997 Grand Prix England - IFBB, 7th

1997 Grand Prix Finland - IFBB, 6th

1997 Grand Prix Germany - IFBB, 9th

1997 Grand Prix Hungary - IFBB, 9th

1997 Grand Prix Russia - IFBB, 6th

1997 Grand Prix Spain - IFBB, 8th

1997 Olympia - Masters - IFBB, Overall Winner

1997 Mr. Olympia - Masters - IFBB, Masters 40+, 1st

1996 Arnold Classic - IFBB, 4th

1996 Grand Prix Czech Republic - IFBB, 4th


1996 Grand Prix England - IFBB, 6th

1996 Grand Prix Germany - IFBB, 6th

1996 Grand Prix Russia - IFBB, 3rd

1996 Grand Prix Spain - IFBB, 6th

1996 Grand Prix Spain - IFBB, 7th

1996 Grand Prix Switzerland - IFBB, 5th

1996 Mr. Olympia - Masters - IFBB, Winner

1996 San Jose Pro Invitational - IFBB, 3rd

1995 Grand Prix England - IFBB, Winner

1995 Grand Prix France - IFBB, Winner

1995 Grand Prix Germany - IFBB, 2nd

1995 Grand Prix Germany - IFBB, 6th

1995 Grand Prix Russia - IFBB, 2nd

1995 Grand Prix Spain - IFBB, 2nd

1995 Grand Prix Ukraine - IFBB, Winner

1995 Houston Pro Invitational - IFBB, 2nd

1995 Niagara Falls Pro Invitational - IFBB, Winner

1995 Night of Champions - IFBB, 2nd

1995 Mr. Olympia - IFBB, 5th

1994 Arnold Classic - IFBB, 2nd

1994 Grand Prix France - IFBB, 2nd

1994 Grand Prix Germany - IFBB, 2nd

1994 Ironman Pro Invitational - IFBB, Winner

1993 Arnold Classic - IFBB, 3rd

1993 Grand Prix France - IFBB, 2nd

1993 Grand Prix Germany - IFBB, 2nd

1993 Ironman Pro Invitational - IFBB, 3rd

1993 San Jose Pro Invitational - IFBB, Winner

1992 Arnold Classic - IFBB, Winner

1992 Ironman Pro Invitational - IFBB, Winner

1992 Mr. Olympia - IFBB, 6th

1992 Pittsburgh Pro Invitational - IFBB, Winner

1991 Arnold Classic - IFBB, 3rd

1991 Grand Prix Denmark - IFBB, Winner

1991 Grand Prix England - IFBB, 2nd

1991 Grand Prix Finland - IFBB, Winner

1991 Grand Prix Italy - IFBB, Winner

1991 Grand Prix Spain - IFBB, Winner

1991 Grand Prix Switzerland - IFBB, Winner

1991 Ironman Pro Invitational - IFBB, 5th

1991 Mr. Olympia - IFBB, 3rd

1991 Pittsburgh Pro Invitational - IFBB, Winner

1989 Grand Prix England - IFBB, 2nd

1989 Grand Prix Finland - IFBB, 2nd

1989 Grand Prix Holland - IFBB, 4th

1989 Night of Champions - IFBB, Winner

1989 Mr. Olympia - IFBB, 3rd

1988 Nationals - NPC, Overall Winner

1988 Nationals - NPC, Light-HeavyWeight, 1st

1987 Mr America - AAU, Medium, 1st

1987 Nationals - NPC, Light-HeavyWeight, 4th

1983 Mr. Berlin Heavy Weight - 1st

Magazines


1989 February Num 148 Muscle Training Illustrated

1989 February Vol 3, Num 1 NPC News

1990 January Vol 49, Num 1 IronMan

1990 September Vol 8, Num 7 Flex

1992 January Vol 9, Num 11 Flex

1992 April Vol 10, Num 2 Flex

1994 August Num 146 Muscle Mag International

Taylor until recently held the Guinness world record for the most IFBB professional wins at 22 victories (this record was recently beaten by eight time Mr. Olympia Ronnie Coleman with 26 wins). He recently made a comeback to the sport by competing in the 2006 Australian Pro, where he placed 3rd. Then went on to the 2006 Mr. Olympia to come in 11th.

Took 10th place at the 2007 Arnolds Classic, in a very competitive field.

He has now signed on to compete again at the Australian Pro in 2007.

Vince Taylor also appeared in several training videotapes such as: "Vince Taylor Workout- "Getting Pumped".